If you are like me around this time of year, you are probably shrugging your shoulders and saying that it's not that big a deal. If you are like my Mom, you are going to buy that really super sized container of Pumpkin Pie Spice. Then, you will make three cups of coffee with it and drink it all.
The clove and nutmeg made for a very happy mom and the caffeine made for a VERY, VERY awake mom. She couldn't nap at all but she was too happy to be grumpy about it.
So, here's to Pumpkin Pie Spice! May it make the world happier just by existing. As always, feel free to leave a comment below.
On Saturday, My very wonderful mom introduced me to the sublime music of Wafia. I dare you to not jam to her music. Honestly, she has been playing pretty nonstop since then. The info below was brought to you from Wikipedia.
Wafia Al-Rikabi (born 4 August 1993), known professionally as Wafia,
is an Australian singer-songwriter of Iraqi-Syrian origin. Originally
studying biomedicine at university, she began to write songs to escape
its monotony. Her breakthrough hit was a cover of Mario's "Let Me Love You", which garnered almost 5 million plays on SoundCloud.
She has since signed to indie record label Future Classic, releasing her debut EP XXIX in November 2015. The EP's lead single "Heartburn", produced by Ta-ku, received praise from producer Pharrell Williams being played during his Beats 1 radio show.
In March 2016, she released the single "Window Seat" in collaboration with the New Zealand producer Thomston. Later in August 2016, she collaborated again with the Australian producer Ta-ku, releasing the EP (m)edian.
The EP features a story about compromise in relationships, which both
Wafia and Ta-ku experienced independently in of each other in their
lives.
Now, on to the good stuff! The music!
1: I'm Good
2:Heartburn
3:Pick Me
I do hope you get to check her out and get her new album. It's gonna be awesome. As always, feel free to leave a message below.
I am currently regretting that second bowl of chili. Take a piece of advice and don't do that. It isn't worth it and your family will let you know.
I hope everyone enjoyed the meeting of The Mutual Hatred Society A.K.A the Presidential Debate. I feel like they were really into the whole bashing of each others characters. I mean, who needs soap operas now? We got the Debates! Can't wait to see the next one.
Tell me what you think by leaving a message below.
Yesterday, my Mom introduced me to Mickey Guyton's music. Color me impressed. To be a woman singer in Country Music is hard enough, but to be a Black woman.... Girl is good.
I had something else planned for this week's post, but after hearing Mickey sing, I had to write about her. So, everybody thank my Mom for hijacking my plans. I'll try to update you on Eurovision next week.
Candace Mycale Guyton was born on June 17,1983 in Arlington, Texas, to parents Phyllis Ann Roddy and Michael Eugene Guyton. She said that she was inspired to begin a singing career after, at the age of eight, she saw LeAnn Rimes sing "The Star-Spangled Banner" at the start of a Texas Rangers game. In 2011, Guyton signed with Capitol Nashville and recorded an extended play, Unbreakable, three years later.Guyton auditioned for American Idol and was cut just before the live shows for the top 24. She was only seen for a few seconds during her final singing performance during the auditions.
Guyton wrote her debut single, "Better Than You Left Me", with Jennifer Hanson and Jenn Schott. She debuted the single at the Grand Ole Opry on January 10, 2015, and released both it and the music video two days later.
The song debuted at number 56 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart dated for the week ending January 24, 2015. An article in The Guardian
made note of the song's early success on the charts, particularly in
relation to Guyton's being an African American female in a genre
dominated by white men. In 2016, she was nominated for the New Female Vocalist of the Year honour at the ACM awards.
In 2020, she became the first black woman to perform solo at the ACM awards.
Here are a few songs of hers to get you started:
1. Mickey Guyton - What are you gonna tell her?
2. Mickey Guyton - Black like Me
3. Mickey Guyton - Heartbreak Song
4. Mickey Guyton - Sister
5. Mickey Guyton - Heaven Down HereAnd that folks is this week's post! As always feel totally free to leave a message below.
A few weeks ago, I was bingewatching a series (it doesn't matter which show ), when I heard this totally boss song in the background. I had to find it. And I did. After listening to that song on repeat for a solid hour straight, I thought "Hmm, I wonder if their other stuff is any good?". So I looked them up again. Transviolet is my group of the month. They are that good.
Here's their info, courtesy of Wikipedia:
Transviolet is an alternative pop rock band from the United States formed in 2015. It consists of lead vocalist Sarah McTaggart, with Judah McCarthy, Michael Panek, and Jon Garcia as musicians and writers. The band initially formed online before moving to the West Coast to collaborate in person. It gained initial recognition after a local publicity stunt, celebrity endorsements, and after being selected for a Google Play commercial. It has released three EPs and three singles, and has played a number of high-profile tours and festivals.
Here are a few of my faves:
1. Bloodstream
2. Small Victory
3. Kaleidoscope
Don't you just love 'em? As always, feel free to leave a message below to tell me what you think.😀😀
So, I casually picked this book up after dinner thinking, " I just read the opening paragraph". I have less than 86 pages left to go.
Read the Blurb:
The first rule of book club: You don't talk about book club.
Nashville
Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league
trouble. He’s recently discovered a humiliating secret: his wife Thea
has always faked the Big O. When he loses his cool at the revelation,
it’s the final straw on their already strained relationship. Thea asks
for a divorce, and Gavin realizes he’s let his pride and fear get the
better of him.
Welcome to the Bromance Book Club.
Distraught
and desperate, Gavin finds help from an unlikely source: a secret
romance book club made up of Nashville's top alpha men. With the help of
their current read, a steamy Regency titled Courting the Countess,
the guys coach Gavin on saving his marriage. But it'll take a lot more
than flowery words and grand gestures for this hapless Romeo to find his
inner hero and win back the trust of his wife.
See the Cover:
Don't you want to read this book? I had to give you the official book blurb because I am terrified I will give the plot away. But, let just say that I loved the book club meetings. I was laughing so hard that one brother told me I resembled a cackling witch and the another told me I sounded like a little old lady who put too much whiskey in my tea.
I can hardly wait to jump into book 2 and I already can't wait for book 3 to be released in October. This is totally being added to my "Should be a Movie" list. Somebody, please make this a movie!
My parents and I have recently discovered this wonderful new Christian Artist Neon Feather. We absolutely adore his work. I got his info from his site.
Recently signed to label Centricity
Music, Neon Feather—aka Ben Thompson—is a uniquely skilled
producer/programmer. After discovering his passion for making electronic
music when he encountered Garage Band at age 14, Neon spent years
honing his craft as a producer and writer.
Through his teens, the North Carolina
native worked his way onto the music scene and became known for creating
innovative remixes across a variety of genres. Grounded in his faith,
Neon found both personal fulfillment and professional achievement
producing within the CCM niche, crafting remixes for artists such as
tobyMac, Lecrae, Capital Kings, Urban Rescue, and Britt Nicole. His
Capital Kings “Fireblazin” collaboration was nominated for a 2015 Dove
Award.
Centricity had been following Neon’s work; when he took
an interest in developing original songs, the label saw an exciting
opportunity to partner with the talented producer. He first collaborated
with Centricity in creating a remix of Jordan Feliz’s No. 1 single “The
River” and went on to sign recording and publishing deals in 2017. His
first single “The Long Way Home” features BEC recording artist David
Dunn and provides Neon’s perspective on enjoying the scenic route of
life.
Here is a sample of his work. Enjoy!
Please feel free to let me know what you think below.
